The Los Angeles Sparks have found a way to turn things around under first-year head coach Curt Miller.
Miller, who returned to Los Angeles this season to take over the WNBA team where he got his start as an assistant coach in 2015, has the Sparks playing a tough, hard-nosed brand of basketball. Anyone looking at Phoenix Mercury vs Sparks best bets will see Los Angeles has figured out the formula.
The LA Sparks have won four straight games, including an upset of the Las Vegas Aces last time out. Phoenix is likely interested in turning the page on this season.
The Mercury have dropped three straight games and are in danger of finishing in last place in the league. Mercury would like to play spoiler to Los Angeles’ charge toward the playoffs.
Phoenix Mercury vs. Los Angeles Sparks Information
Phoenix Mercury vs Los Angeles Sparks
Location of the game: Crypto.com Arena
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 22. 10:00 p.m.
How to watch: WNBA League Pass
Recent Scores
Recent Phoenix Mercury games show that Mercury has had a hard time scoring. Phoenix lost its last game 83-73 to Indiana. The Sparks went on the road and won their last game 78-72 against Las Vegas.
Phoenix Mercury vs. Los Angeles Sparks Analysis
The Mercury was without Brittney Griner and saw Diana Taurasi limited to 16 minutes due to injury. It was a recipe for disaster for Phoenix, which has scored 73 or fewer points in its last three games. Taurasi will miss the game against the Sparks with a toe injury, and Griner will be out with an illness.
Anyone making Mercury vs Sparks best bets will see that leaves Phoenix with one player in the lineup, Sophie Cuningham, who averages more than 10 points per game. That will mean the Mercury will need to find a way to boost an anemic offense. Phoenix averages 77.2 points per game, which is last in the league.
Sparks Ignite
The Los Angeles Sparks standings show the team is in the middle of a remarkable stretch. The Sparks have covered eight consecutive games against the spread and have won four consecutive games straight up.
The Sparks’ most shocking performance on defense came in their last outing. Los Angeles held the Aces, who average over 90 points per game, to just 72. Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike is Los Angeles’ top-scoring threat contributing 19.7 points per game.
Jordin Canada has also been a strong contributor on offense for the Sparks, putting up 13.8 points per game.
Odds Breakdown
Mercury
Anyone making WNBA predictions today will see Phoenix is a 7.5-point underdog. The Mercury is +320 on the moneyline. The over/under has been set at 156.5 points. Phoenix is 12-20 against the spread this season. The total has gone under in 18 of 32 games this season.
Sparks
The Sparks are -410 on the moneyline. Los Angeles is 15-14-2 aginast the spread. The total has gone under in 18 of 31 games. Three of the Sparks’ last five games have gone under the total.
Phoenix Mercury vs. Los Angeles Sparks Betting Pick and Prediction
Looking at Mercury vs Sparks best bets show that Phoenix won’t have much punch on offense. Los Angeles has also found the right formula to limit any team’s offense. The Sparks’ ability to frustrate their opponents’ offense will keep the number at the total.
- Los Angeles will find a way to cover the spread against Phoenix.
The Mercury are missing too many key pieces to threaten a team that still has a lot to play for.
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